Dallas, Texas vs. Torrance, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Torrance, California is 86.0% more expensive than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $269,757 in Torrance, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Torrance, California is more expensive than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
251% more expensive in Torrance
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. Torrance, CA
Compared to Dallas, Torrance is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  86.0% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  284.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  31.4% higher
  Health
  8.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower